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                        Special Events, Socials, and Business Meetings

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                              Atlanta Center Monastic Visit and Public Talk

                   Saturday, December 17th thru Sunday, December 18th 2011

                             Brahmachari Martin and Brahmachari Klaus

 

Monastic Visit Schedule

Saturday, December 17th
ALL DAY CHRISTMAS MEDITATION

8:30 a.m. - 8:50 a.m.      Energization Exercises (outside, weather permitting)
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.      Morning Session
1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.      Intermission
1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.      Afternoon Session

 

Sunday, December 18th
10:00 - 10:45 a.m.         Meditation Service
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Lecture Service
12:00 - 1:15 p.m.           Christmas Social with Monastics

1:15 - 2:00pm                Christmas Concert and Caroling

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All events will take place at:

Atlanta Center of Self-Realization Fellowship

4000 King Springs Road
Atlanta, Georgia 30082

Hotel Information: 

Fairfield Inn and Suites / Marriott
2450  Paces Ferry Road, Atlanta, GA. 30339
770-435-4500
 

La Quinta Inn and Suites Paces-Ferry
2415 Paces Ferry Road, Atlanta, GA. 30339
770-801-9002

 

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 Atlanta Center To Host Regional SRF Spiritual Weekend Retreat

  Friday, May 4th thru Sunday, May 6th 2012

NOTE:

THE RETREAT REGISTRATION IS OPEN!!!

IF YOU NEED INFORMATION, SEND AN EMAIL TO

SRFATLANTA@HOTMAIL.COM

It is the great joy of the Atlanta Center of Self-Realization Fellowship to welcome you to a special SRF Regional Spiritual Weekend Retreat conducted by Brother Ishtananda and Brother Sarlananda  starting Friday, May 4th and concluding Sunday, May 6th.  This three-day weekend retreat is located at Cohutta Springs Conference Center near Dalton some 100 miles north of downtown Atlanta.   This 725-acre secluded retreat center contains a large lake and walking paths in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains and should provide an ideal setting for a weekend of deep meditation and reflection.  Directions to Cohutta Springs and contact information are attached.  For more information, visit the Cohutta Springs website at http://www.cohuttasprings.com/index.html and/or the Atlanta Center website http://www.srfatlanta.org .

The program includes meditation, review classes, plenty of free time, vegetarian meals and snacks, an evening Satsanga on Saturday, and a devotional service on Sunday.  For most of the retreat weekend attendees will be in silence.  The retreat schedule is attached.

The rooms are very comfortable and offer a view of the surrounding lake.  Linen and pillows are provided, though it is always a good idea to bring an extra blanket.  Each room has a private bathroom, television with VCR/DVD, microwave, refrigerator, hot beverage maker, and telephone with Internet access.

When arriving at Cohutta Springs, please check in at the front desk at the Conference Center for your room key, and then check in for the retreat at the Retreat Information desk in the Conference Center foyer.  The check in time for your room is 4PM on Friday.  Checkout time is 11:30 AM on Sunday with lunch and a closing program after room checkout (see retreat schedule).  If you cannot arrive by 7:00 PM on Friday evening, please notify us in advance by email (srfatlanta@hotmail.com ) or phone (770-434-7200) by no later than Friday, April 13^th and plan to provide for your own dinner.

Dress is casual to be appropriate for SRF services (no shorts, tank tops, etc.).  Be sure to bring comfortable walking shoes for enjoying the grounds and walking trails, and a mat or blanket for sitting outside on the grounds.  See you soon!

In Divine Friendship,

Atlanta Center of Self-Realization

 

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2012 Downloadable Files:  Retreat Schedule

                                             Maps and Information 

                                            Welcome, Information and Registration Form 

 

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                  Sample Weekend Retreat Schedule

                                                                      FRIDAY

                      4:00 p.m.           Check-In at Registration Desk Begins

                      6:30 p.m.           Supper                  

                      7:30 p.m.           Welcome - followed by refreshments

                                                Begin Practice of Silence for Retreat 

                                                                   SATURDAY

                       9:30 a.m.          Energization Exercises and meditation

                      8:00 a.m.           Breakfast

                      9:30 a.m.          Class and Meditation

                    12:30 p.m.           Lunch

                      1:30 p.m.           Free time                     

         4:00 p.m.           Energization Exercises and Meditation

                      6:00 p.m.           Supper

                      7:30 p.m.           Satsanga

                                                                       SUNDAY

                      7:00 a.m.           Energization Exercises and Meditation

                      8:00 a.m.           Breakfast

                      9:00 a.m.           Devotional service & Meditation

                   11:30 p.m.            Final Checkout from Rooms / End Silence

       12:00 p.m.            Lunch

                      1:30 p.m.           Closing Class

                      2:30 p.m.           Close of retreat

 

Directions and Map for Atlanta Center Spring 2012 Retreat 

SRF ATLANTA REGIONAL RETREAT

May 4th thru 6th 2012

                                           The Cohutta Springs Conference Center Website: 

                                                      http://www.cohuttasprings.com/home.html

Cohutta Springs Conference Center is located near Dalton, Georgia, 70 minutes north of Downtown Atlanta.
1175 Cohutta Springs Road
Crandall, Georgia 30711
800-940-6789 – Toll Free
706-695-9093 – Local Telephone

 

Driving Directions

From Atlanta, GA:

Follow I-75 North to US HWY 411, Cartersville (Exit 293). Follow US HWY 411 North through Chatsworth, Eton and Crandall, GA. Look for the Cohutta Springs Road sign approximately 4 miles North of Eton. Turn right. Follow Cohutta Springs Road, crossing railroad tracks, until you come to the Cohutta Springs entrance on your left.

From Chattanooga, TN:

Follow I-75 South. Take GA State HWY 2 East from Ringgold (Exit 350) to intersection of GA State HWY 2 and GA State HWY 225. Continue straight on connector highway to US HWY 411. Turn South (right). Travel one mile to Cohutta Springs Road. Turn left. Cohutta Springs entrance on your left.

From East Tennessee:

Take US HWY 411 approximately 7 miles South of the Georgia/Tennessee state line to Cohutta Springs Road. Turn left onto Cohutta Springs Road crossing the railroad tracks, following Cohutta Springs Road until you come to the Cohutta Springs entrance on your left.

Mapquest: Map for Cohutta Springs Conference Center

http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?latlongtype=internal&addtohistory=&latitude=YL%2bv0b5wTu3vKenWmAzR8Q%3d%3d&longitude=A0KOqFR%2fxgyogaSEFV3Dhw%3d%3d&name=Cohutta%20Springs%20Conference%20Ctr&country=US&address=1175%20Cohutta%20Springs%20Rd&city=Crandall&state=GA&zipcode=30711&phone=706%2d695%2d9093&spurl=0&&q=Cohutta%20Springs&qc=Horseback%20Riding

 

 

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REGISTRATION FORM (Print Out, Complete, and Mail In Form)

SRF REGIONAL SPIRITUAL WEEKEND RETREAT

MAY 4th thru 6th, 2012

 

Checks for your retreat should be made out to Self-Realization Fellowship. A separate

application (with check) for each person attending the retreat is required.  No refunds will be given after April 13, 2012.

 

NAME: ___________________________________________

 

ADDRESS: ___________________________________________

                     ___________________________________________

 

PHONE #: ___________________________________________ (day or cell)

                   ___________________________________________ (evening)

 

EMAIL: ___________________________________________

 

Are you a Kriyaban?             Yes       No

 

Option #1: I want a private room only          ($295)

 

Option #2: I am willing to have a private room, but prefer to have a double occupancy room if possible.  I will have a private room reserved for now.

($230 Now $ 65 At Check In)

 

Option #3: I want to have a double occupancy room only. ($230)

 

I want to share a double room with: ____________________________________

 

I want to share a double room with someone that the Center chooses: ________

 

I need a ground floor room: _______________

 

Mail application(s) with check(s) to:

Atlanta Center of Self-Realization Fellowship

P.O. Box 813623

Smyrna, Georgia 30081-3623

 

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